I Have Unlimited Dantians

"Yes!" Feng Xiao didn’t notice the strange look on the young man’s face and continued, "With the deterrence of Uncle Xiaotian, a Qi Sect Powerhouse, I quickly consolidated control over my family. After that, I got bored, so I found a scenic spot outside the city to practice my Cultivation. I never expected to discover these ruins..."

After listening for a moment, Nie Yun finally understood.

In the past, Feng Xiao had been unable to awaken his Dantian and suffered constant ridicule from his family. To escape their scorn and clear his head, he often went to scenic spots outside the city to practice his Cultivation. This was also how Nie Liu had managed to curry favor with him back then.

The landscapes of mountains and streams could lift one’s spirits and ease their inner turmoil. While Feng Xiao’s Cultivation hadn’t improved much over the past few years, he had managed to explore every scenic area around Luoshui City. He had wandered out again just yesterday, and by a stroke of luck, while chasing a Guan Beast, he accidentally stumbled upon a place he had never been before.

It was a hidden cave that exuded a profound, ancient aura the moment he stepped inside. After looking around for a bit, Feng Xiao realized it might be the ruins left behind by some powerful expert, seemingly untouched. ’Aware of my own limited strength, I decided to retreat and discuss it with Nie Yun. If they really are ruins, telling him would be a way to repay the favor for helping me awaken my Dantian. Besides, Nie Yun is sharp and powerful. If I follow him, I’ll be much safer!’

"Let’s go take a look!"

As Feng Xiao finished his story, something clicked in Nie Yun’s mind. He recalled an event from his past life, and a look of excitement flashed in his eyes, all his doubts about Feng Xiao’s words vanishing.

In his past life, Feng Xiao had never been able to awaken his Bloodline Factor, so his progress had been limited. However, by a stroke of luck, he not only awakened his Dantian but also saw his strength advance by leaps and bounds. He went on to win the latest Luoshui tournament for rising talents, obtaining the Luoshui Golden Shield, just as Nie Yun’s father had done in his time.

’The rumors I heard in my past life were that he’d found the ruins left by some powerful expert. I was too weak back then to confirm the news, but now it seems this place he’s talking about must have been the very source of his rise to power!’

’The only difference is that in my past life, his rise to prominence happened about a year later. But in this life, I helped him awaken his Bloodline Factor, which has already altered the original course of events. Many things have already begun to subtly change.’

"Then let’s go now!"

Seeing the young man agree, Feng Xiao’s eyes lit up. He nodded eagerly, not caring whether it was night or day, and laughed.

"Let’s go!"

’Although that possessed member of the Demon Race said he would return to Luoshui City in a month, his words couldn’t be trusted. The Demon Race is known for breaking its promises. It’s highly likely he deliberately gave us a date to lull us into a false sense of security, then he’ll attack Luoshui City the moment he sees an opportunity!’

’Even though Xiaohu has reached the Peak of Qi Sect and I’ve reached the Early-Stage Armor Realm, we still won’t be able to protect Luoshui City from a Demon Race assault. The only option now is to increase our strength as quickly as possible!’

’Since Feng Xiao is willing to share such an opportunity, the sooner we go, the better.’

So Nie Yun decided not to call for Xiaohu, letting him rest in the house. He followed Feng Xiao out of the great council hall, and they sped away toward the city outskirts.

The place was just over ten li from Luoshui City, near Luoshui Canyon.

Under the cover of night, the two of them quickly made it outside the city walls.

Feng Xiao lived up to his reputation as a famous genius of the Four Great Families. After sprinting for dozens of li, his face wasn’t flushed and his breathing was even, as if he were nowhere near his limit.

’Although the Peak of Body Emergence Realm is considered expert level among the younger generation, it’s merely the entry point in the grand scheme of the Qi Sea Nine Heavens. A Cultivator at this level would normally have their True Qi depleted after running at full speed for dozens of li. The fact that Feng Xiao has such stamina proves his strength is completely consolidated. He’s not just a superficial Peak of Body Emergence Realm master!’

"It’s right here!"

Soon, the two arrived before a mountain hollow. Feng Xiao pointed ahead.

Following the direction of his finger, Nie Yun saw a dense cluster of rocks at the edge of a cliff, overgrown with lush trees and foliage. There was no sign of a cave anywhere.

Seeing Nie Yun’s apparent confusion, Feng Xiao gave a faint smile. With a few nimble leaps, he was atop the rocks. He then slipped down into them and vanished from sight.

Leaping onto the rocks after him, Nie Yun discovered a small opening right in the middle of the rock pile. It was concealed by a thick mat of green grass and leaves; without jumping up here, it would be impossible to see!

He slipped through the entrance, and it opened up into a vast cave.

It was already nighttime, and with no light source inside the cave, everything was blurry, even for someone with Nie Yun’s excellent eyesight.

’If only I had the Celestial Eye Dantian,’ he thought. ’I’d be able to see everything in perfect detail, even things a thousand li away!’

The thought popped into his head, and Nie Yun couldn’t help but shake it.

The Celestial Eye Dantian, like the Storage Dantian and the Pill Fire Dantian, was a type of special talent. A person with this gift would have piercingly bright eyes, able to see as clearly as day even in the darkest places. They could even make out objects a thousand li away with perfect clarity!

’Although the Dantian produced by the Nameless Technique can evolve to take on any attribute, the prerequisite is that I must have a complete understanding of that Dantian’s properties. I’ve heard of the Celestial Eye Dantian, but I’ve never even met anyone who has one. There’s no way I could make my Dantian evolve into it!’

FWOOSH!

While Nie Yun’s mind was wandering, Feng Xiao, who was ahead of him, lit a torch.

He had clearly known how dark it would be and had come prepared.

The torch immediately lit up the entire cave. As Nie Yun scanned his surroundings, his expression suddenly turned grave.

"These aren’t the ancient ruins of some expert. This is a place where a Demon Race master once lived!"

"A place where a Demon Race master lived? That can’t be right..." Feng Xiao was startled.

"Yes. And it’s not just a dwelling. It seems to be an altar. What would they be doing with an altar here?"

Nie Yun took a few steps forward, his eyes fixed on a raised earthen mound in the very center of the cave.

The earthen mound looked unremarkable; most people would assume it was a natural formation. Nie Yun, however, knew it was an altar used by the Demon Race for a special sacrificial Secret Technique!

’Without a doubt, countless corpses must be buried beneath this mound. This is how powerful members of the Demon Race cultivate—by sacrificing humans and harnessing their resentful energy!’

"This place is just over ten li from Luoshui City. Conducting a sacrifice here... could it be... the Three Spirits Profound Sky Dragon Slaying Sacrifice Technique?"

His heart sank. Nie Yun instantly recalled a Sacrificial Secret Technique used by the Demon Race.

The Three Spirits Profound Sky Dragon Slaying Sacrifice Technique wasn’t a profound Secret Technique among the Demon Race, but rather a common form of Magic. The caster would build three altars to surround their intended victim. By sacrificing blood and corpses, they would generate resentful qi and transfer it to the target, causing them to be tormented day and night by Resentful Spirits until they died!

’If I’m not mistaken, and there are two more altars like this on the other sides of Luoshui City, then who are the Demon Race People trying to curse by building these things?’

"The City Lord’s Mansion! It must be the City Lord’s Mansion!"

Nie Yun suddenly realized something and cried out loud.